Tender

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is seeking bids for the provision of transport services, specifically for Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistants. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, under a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure above threshold. The service location is within the United Kingdom, specifically routing from TN38 0LF to ARK Little Ridge Primary Academy, TN37 7LR. The service is required from Monday to Friday to accommodate school hours. Interested parties should note the tender period closes on 1st June 2026, and the contract is expected to begin on 3rd September 2026, running through to 31st July 2029.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs in the UK transport services industry. Companies specialising in passenger transport and those capable of providing passenger assistants would be particularly well-suited for this tender. Participating in this procurement could prove beneficial for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in providing services to public sector clients. The focus on SMEs indicates a favourable environment for smaller businesses to compete alongside larger firms under a structured and fair competitive process.

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Notice Title

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Notice Description

Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN38 0LF To: ARK Little Ridge Primary Academy, TN37 7LR Frequency: Monday - Friday Daily School Time: 8:50 - 15:10 This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbb1fd59-1fd5-4b7d-aaf2-8b5d29d0e877
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

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